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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures; however, elderly women may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis. | There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of [[distal radius fractures]]; however, elderly women may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of [[osteoporosis]]. | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
*There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures. | *There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of [[distal radius fractures]]. | ||
*Post menopausal women over 65 years may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis. | *Post menopausal women over 65 years may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of [[osteoporosis]]. | ||
*Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of osteoporosis include: | *Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of osteoporosis include: | ||
**Complete blood count (CBC) | **[[Complete blood count]] (CBC) | ||
**serum calcium | **serum [[calcium]] | ||
**Serum phosphate | **Serum [[phosphate]] | ||
**Serum alkaline phosphatase | **Serum [[alkaline phosphatase]] | ||
**Serum 25-(OH)-vitamin D | **Serum [[Vitamin D|25-(OH)-vitamin D]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]
Overview
There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures; however, elderly women may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis.
Laboratory Findings
- There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures.
- Post menopausal women over 65 years may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis.
- Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of osteoporosis include:
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- serum calcium
- Serum phosphate
- Serum alkaline phosphatase
- Serum 25-(OH)-vitamin D